AP AP Program Administration

Question 1

What is the College Board's recommended prerequisite policy for AP courses?

Accepted Answer

Open enrollment with support systems for all interested students

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Strict GPA requirements for admission to AP courses

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Teacher recommendation as the sole criterion

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Mandatory entrance exam scores above the 90th percentile

Question 2

What is the AP Course Audit process?

Accepted Answer

A review by the College Board to ensure courses meet AP curricular requirements

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An annual financial audit of AP program spending

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A student evaluation of teacher effectiveness

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A state-level review of school accreditation

Question 3

Which AP score is generally considered the minimum for college credit at most U.S. institutions?

Accepted Answer

3

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4

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5

Answer

2

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the AP Potential tool?

Accepted Answer

To identify students likely to succeed in AP courses based on PSAT/SAT data

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To predict a student's exact AP exam score

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To determine teacher effectiveness ratings

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To allocate funding for AP programs

Question 5

How should an AP Coordinator handle exam security materials?

Accepted Answer

Store in a locked, secure location with limited access and chain of custody documentation

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Keep in the teacher's classroom closet

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Allow students to review sealed exams the day before testing

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Ship materials back immediately after distribution

Question 6

What resources does the College Board provide for AP teacher professional development?

Accepted Answer

AP Summer Institutes, AP workshops, and online modules through AP Classroom

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Only textbooks for each subject

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Mandatory weekly webinars with no alternatives

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Only peer observation opportunities